Standing Leg Kickback; Seated Calf Press - Bowflex Ultimate 2 Owner's Manual And Fitness Manual

Muscles worked:
Gluteus Maximus
Bench Position:
Removed
Accessory:
Foot Harness
Pulleys:
Chest Bar
Success Tips
• Keep your chest lifted, spine
aligned, abs tight and a very
slight arch in your lower back.
• Do not bend from waist or
lower back.
Muscles worked:
Soleus
Bench Position:
Removed
Accessory:
Leg Press Belt
Pulleys:
Chest Bar
Success Tips
• Do not lose contact between the
balls of your feet and the frame
as you push.
• Do not change your hip or knee
position, ONLY ankle motion
should be allowed.

Standing Leg Kickback

Seated Calf Press

Leg Exercises
— Hip and Knee Extension
START
START
• Stand to one side of the
Seat Rail, facing the Power
Rod units.
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• Secure the Foot Harness
around the ankle furthest
from the rail. Bend this leg
approximately 90°.
• Bend forward 30-40° from
your hips (not your waist)
and very slightly bend the
knee of your supporting
leg.
START
START
• Remove the bench and
unlock the rowing seat.
• Sit on the seat facing the
Power Rod units with the
®
leg press belt attached and
adjusted.
• Place the balls of your feet
on the upright pulley frame.
• Push back and straighten
your legs, but do not lock
your knees.
FINISH
ACTION
• Extend the active leg
backwards, straightening
the knee.
• Slowly move your leg as
far as you can, without
allowing any movement
at the waist, knee or lower
back.
• Slowly return to the
Start position.
FINISH
ACTION
• Slowly press the balls of
your feet into the frame
and pull your heels towards
your knees
• Slowly return to the starting
position without relaxing.
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